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Sometimes you'll feel a pull inside you and you're not sure what it's for. Often times it's confused of "wanting more" ____ When the...
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Welcome to the Captain's Blog
Each month you'll see a little mix of inspiration, perspective, and tips for marketing and life. Enjoy!
Nov 61 min read
That's not Mickey?
“Get in their shoes.” My wife reminded me of this mentality earlier this week, when she was able to connect with a client previously...
Oct 141 min read
Keep a shell in your pocket.
Fun fact about me, almost every day for the last few years, I've carried a shell in my pocket. It's an act I picked up from my...
Oct 41 min read
Yes and No
"Get the offer first, you can always say no." This was some advice my dad gave me when I was looking for jobs after college. He wanted me...
Sep 201 min read
Down, Set, Hike!
"When you're good at something, you tell everyone. When you're great at something, they tell you." I started helping my 8 year old...
Sep 71 min read
Give Thanks!
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Despite being...
Aug 71 min read
No more doodling!
To the teacher who would yell at me for doodling in class. ⬇️ The picture superiority effect refers to the phenomenon in which pictures...
Jul 221 min read
Time Flies...
CreativeMornings put on an awesome "virtual field trip" today on nervous system regulation + entrepreneurship. They shared some great...
Jul 21 min read
3 thoughts from a week at the beach:
1. I’m still at awe of the how vast and strong the ocean is. 2. Seagulls are fearless when it comes to a dropped cheese doodle 3. The...
Jun 111 min read
Word Clouds
Not going to lie, this is pretty fun. Earlier this week, Seth Godin 🌔 had a blog post about Word Clouds. As someone who loves a "brain...
Jun 51 min read
Dave's Way (not the burger)
About a year ago, I was working with Lexi Godlewski and she shared some feedback with me that I still leave a sticky note on my...
Mar 261 min read
Big Picture Stuff
1️⃣ Understand what your end goal is. 2️⃣ Begin to build your way there with the pieces you have. 3️⃣ Just watch out for those little...
Mar 81 min read
Become memorable
How do you become memorable? I created this cartoon eons ago, but the message is still on point. If you're trying to stand out in the...
Mar 11 min read
Music is the fuel
Music plays a huge part in my creative process. It's almost like a cheat code to getting into that "flow state" with your work. And yet,...
Feb 171 min read
Snowboarding and Business
3 business lessons snowboarding with my kids taught me: 1.) Commit to a direction! You can always change directions, but if you don’t...
Feb 21 min read
Tell Your Story
What is the story behind your business? That story matters That story will resonate with some, not all. But for those that vibe with it,...
Jan 61 min read
Laugh a little more
"Find the laugh, and you find the ease" - Kevin Hart I heard this line from Kevin the other day while taking his Masterclass on humor....
Dec 6, 20231 min read
Hope vs Expectations
Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. But setting the wrong expectations will reverse all the progress that hope can foster....
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Humor is the way
Humor, imo, is the strongest most influential emotion. It’s memorable and contagious! When something makes us laugh, we want to share it...
Nov 10, 20231 min read
WhyWhyWhyWhy
I've been super grateful to the Siena College Stack Center for giving me the opportunity to be a mentor to the students creating new...
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Who Are You?
Can you think of random little bits of advice you've got over the years, and despite all this time, the words still ring true? For me it...
Aug 24, 20231 min read
Tell a Different Story
Sometimes life just doesn't go as planned. The unexpected happens, Or we just not don't like the current moment. ____ Tell yourself a...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
What they said
While there is no such thing as a magic button for success, There is a secret sauce you can use And it begins with them - your customers....
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